K9 Bane – Murphy, North Carolina

Died – 2/3/22

Handler – Detective Caleb Stiles 

Sheriff K-9 dies after being hit by a vehicle

A Police dog in Murphy, NC has died after being run over by a vehicle. K-9 Deputy Bane was hit by the vehicle on Thursday. The Sheriff’s Office says Bane died moments after the incident. They posted this tribute on their Facebook page. K-9 Bane was a valuable member of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. His creed that he wore daily on his service vest was “Born to love, Trained to Serve, and Loyal Always”. He served loyally from 2019 until the time of his passing. He dedicated his life to the community in which he served and was loved and cared for by his handler Detective Caleb Stiles. K-9 Deputy Bane along with help from Detective Stiles had a 100% Narcotics detection rate and was responsible for a sizeable number and amounts of narcotics taken off of the streets of Cherokee County trough seizure. K-9 Deputy Bane was also responsible for the apprehension of Multiple fleeing suspects and held them in place for Detective Stiles. We ask that everyone please keep Bane’s family and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed not just for his work that he performed but also for his personality that produced smiles from Sheriff Office employees as he visited various offices throughout his work day to receive his awaiting treats. Bane will be laid to rest at the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Training Center Monday February 7, 2022 located at 9554 US 19/74 Marble NC A procession will be leaving the Sheriff’s office Monday February 7 at 2:45 pm and will arrive at the Training Center at 3:00 pm for grave side services. Anyone who wishes to attend the service is encouraged and welcomed. “Rest in peace good and faithful servant” – Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.

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Submitted By Jim Cortina

James A. Cortina has been involved with police dogs since 1972 and currently on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Jim has been appointed as Treasurer since its inception in 1991. Jim is one of the charter members of the C.P.W.D.A. organization. Since 1975 he has been a certified professional dog trainer and received his Master Trainer Certification in 1985. During his career he has provided armed K-9 strike crowd control for security agencies in Connecticut and out of state security companies. In conjunction with other members of the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. Board of Directors, he helped to draft Connecticut Statute 53-247(e) "Intentional Injury or Killing of Police K-9" which was passed by the Senate in 1993 and also assisted in implementing the prestigious Daniel Wasson Memorial K-9 Award in 1992. In 1993 he helped coordinate the North American Police Work Dog Association Nationals in New London, Connecticut. He was appointed Training Director for the New London County Work Dog Association from 1985-1987. He performed decoy work for Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc. in police K-9 demonstrations, trained several local police department canines, and coordinated training workshops for out-of-state police departments. He participated in the United States Police K-9 Association Trials in Croton on Hudson, New York in 1985 as a decoy. He is an avid photographer and received photography awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991 and currently takes photographs for the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association Inc.
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